DEP

DEP, or Data Execution Prevention, is a security feature built into computers to help protect them from malicious software. It works by monitoring the memory used by programs and preventing the execution of code from areas that are supposed to only hold data. This helps stop harmful programs from taking control of your system or causing damage. Essentially, DEP acts as a barrier, ensuring only legitimate, safe code runs in specific parts of your computer’s memory, enhancing overall security without interfering with regular operation.